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Kamila Kudelska As lawmakers are discussing whether to add computer science and computational thinking to the state educational curriculum, they are looking to Powell as an example. Powell is one of only five school districts teaching computer science. Wyoming Public Radio’s Kamila Kudelska takes a deeper dive into how their curriculum has developed and persisted throughout the years. On a recent Wednesday afternoon, a group of five teens hung around after school. They’re tinkering with a frame of wires, brackets and wheels. It’s a robot, which they custom built themselves. This is the robotics club and the students were adding final touches to their robot for an upcoming competition. “And there’s these blocks or grids on the side of the field,” high school junior, Alan Merritt, explained the tasks the robot must complete. “And each grid can hold 12 of these foam blocks and the main objective of the game is to collect as many blocks as you can and stack them into the grid and the more blocks the moreLawmakers Look At Powell While Considering Mandatory Computer Science Classeshttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/lawmakers-look-powell-while-considering-mandatory-computer-science-classes
114078 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgFri, 02 Feb 2018 22:51:29 +0000Lawmakers Look At Powell While Considering Mandatory Computer Science ClassesPenny PrestonLarge drones may soon be flying in and out of the Powell Municipal Airport. The state of Wyoming might help with the cost of a drone manufacturing plant there. If so, it will be one of the first public airports in the nation to allow drones and manned aircraft in the same airspace. Powell’s Municipal airport, on the top of Polecat Bench, is relatively quiet much of the time. It is not a commercial airport. It’s general aviation. And, it already has a restricted airspace for aerobatics. So, if a private pilot is practicing loops and rolls, the airport manager notifies other possible incoming flights. Powell Airport Operator Debbie Weckler explained, “I’ll call Salt Lake Center Control, FAA, and also Denver Control…they will put in a notem worldwide, U.S. wide.” Weckler said the pilots who are flying in communicate with the pilot who is practicing aerobatics. If drones are allowed in the same restricted airspace, the same notification system could be used. Powell Economic PartnershipPowell Looks To Develop A Drone Manufacturing Planthttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/powell-looks-develop-drone-manufacturing-plant
97929 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:25:06 +0000Powell Looks To Develop A Drone Manufacturing PlantAaron SchrankThis weekend, a Wyoming homeschooling group will hold its annual conference in Powell. Homeschoolers of Wyoming is a loose-knit, faith-based organization of homeschooling families in the state. There are more than 2,000 home-schooled students in the state, according to some estimates. “We hold this event annually to encourage the parents who are doing this day-to-day at home, and also to help equip them and answer any questions that they might have,” says Homeschoolers of Wyoming co-president Heather Hager. Hager says the event is also perfect for families who are considering getting into homeschooling for the first time. There’s a full slate of speakers scheduled, including Duke Pesta , who travels the country criticizing the Common Core State Standards. Hager says frustration with those standards for English language arts and math—as well as high-stakes standardized testing—has driven many Wyoming families to homeschooling. “It is something that we’ve seen here in Wyoming,” saysWyoming Homeschoolers To Hold Weekend Conference http://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/wyoming-homeschoolers-hold-weekend-conference
90951 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgFri, 03 Jun 2016 00:28:38 +0000Wyoming Homeschoolers To Hold Weekend Conference Raena Bush The second annual Northwest Guitar Summit takes place this weekend in Powell. The event includes a public concert and workshops for guitar players in the community. This year, the summit is open to any guitar player of junior high age or above. Organizer Jeff Troxel will be joined by jazz guitarist Corey Christiansen and classical guitarist Michael Videon. “I thought bringing these two people in to teach with me, they just have so much to offer, and I think it just be a great chance for people who play guitar in the community to some get exposure to a variety of styles of music,” says Troxel. “They also get a chance to meet, and hear, and get to know these wonderful artists that I’ve got coming in.” Troxel says there’s been a recent surge of interest in adding guitar lessons to public school music programs. Currently, guitar lessons don’t fit into the standard band and choir format at most public schools. So this year’s summit includes a round table discussion for teachers. “I thoughtNorthwest Guitar Summit Hopes To Narrow Gap in Public School Music Programshttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/northwest-guitar-summit-hopes-narrow-gap-public-school-music-programs
83115 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgMon, 09 Nov 2015 20:40:46 +0000Northwest Guitar Summit Hopes To Narrow Gap in Public School Music ProgramsGene Olmsted lives in Powell. His memories of his horse, Ginger are always fresh on his mind, including a time Ginger helped him get home from school during a storm.Wyoming Stories: A Horse You Could Rely Onhttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/wyoming-stories-horse-you-could-rely
63980 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgTue, 09 Sep 2014 15:30:32 +0000Wyoming Stories: A Horse You Could Rely OnNorthwest CollegeIt’s called adventure education for a reason. You’ll immerse yourself in beautiful Yellowstone country, taking only one class at a time in NWC’s Outdoor FOCUS . You’ll learn: Technical Skills — whether it’s ice climbing, scuba diving, spelunking or bicycling, your skills become an innate part of who you are when you concentrate on nothing else. Spend 14 days kayaking with us. You’ll see. Leadership — live in the backcountry for two weeks and you’ll run smack into your raw leadership style and find out how well you communicate with others. Then you’ll refine that style by leading Wilderness Orientation Week and high- and low- challenge courses in NWC’s DELTA program . Career Options — you love the adventure of the outdoors, but it takes more than that to make a living. At NWC, you’ll work in the field with people who are getting paid to do what they love outside. You’ll find where your passion can take you in the workforce . For more information visit . Courtesy Northwest CollegeNorthwest College Outdoor Program – Powellhttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/northwest-college-outdoor-program-powell
41543 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgThu, 30 May 2013 20:10:10 +0000Northwest College Outdoor Program – PowellHeart Mountain Wyoming FoundationThe Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) was formed in 1996, and in August 2011, completed the construction and opening of a world-class Interpretive Center located on the site of an internment camp for Japanese and Japanese Americans near Powell, Wyoming. The Heart Mountain Relocation Center opened in August 1942 and imprisoned more than 14,000 people during its three-year existence. The last internees left the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in November, 1945. The Interpretive Center provides an overview of the wartime relocation of Japanese Americans, including the background history of anti-Asian prejudice in America and the factors leading to their enforced relocation and confinement. Special emphasis is given to the experience of incarceration, the diverse personal responses of Japanese Americans to their imprisonment, constitutional issues, violations of civil liberties and civil rights, and the broader issues of race and social justice in America. Heart Mountain WyomingHeart Mountain – Powellhttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/heart-mountain-powell
41476 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgWed, 29 May 2013 19:34:30 +0000Heart Mountain – PowellHomesteader MuseumCelebrating one of the nation’s first Reclamation Land and Dam Projects, the Homesteader Museum features the pioneering spirit that built a western town and turned barren sagebrush fields into fertile land. With hundreds of exciting vintage displays, the museum has been described as “the best hidden treasure in Wyoming!” Step into homesteader cabins, let your kids climb aboard the Burlington Northern caboose and experience exhibits that will take you back in time. Come learn about Homesteading History! Hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10-5. May Summer hours June through Sept. 30 Tues-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-2 No admission charge. Donations welcome! For more information, visit the Homesteader Museum web site .Homesteader Museum - Powellhttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/homesteader-museum-powell-0
40420 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgTue, 07 May 2013 22:48:25 +0000Homesteader Museum - PowellRebecca MartinezListen to the Story National statistics show bullying diminishes from elementary to middle school, but bigger classes and strange new hormones can make it a stressful time for kids. Principal Jason Sleep and Assistant Principal Jason Schiller took the helm at Powell Middle School in 2004, and identifying bullying as an emerging national issue set up a game plan to deal with bullying long before the legislature asked them to. Wyoming Public Radios Rebecca Martinez visited with them this fall, and joins us in the studio to talk about it.BULLYING: Powellhttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/bullying-powell
18092 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgSat, 14 Jan 2012 03:12:21 +0000BULLYING: PowellThe Associated PressA drive is under way to raise $600,000 to fund an economic development organization in Powell. Organizers say the Powell Economic Partnerships mission is to unite the business community and government to create wealth, jobs and support the quality of life in the Powell Valley. LeAnne Kindred, chairwoman of the partnerships board, says the groups first priority would be to facilitate growth and development of existing businesses, and then recruit new, complementary businesses to Powell. The partnership consists of local business leaders and representatives from Northwest College and its foundation, the city of Powell, Park County and others. Kindred said the $600,000 will employ a director and provide an operating budget for the partnership for three years.Fundraising launched for Powell economic grouphttp://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/fundraising-launched-powell-economic-group
15167 as http://wyomingpublicmedia.orgFri, 11 Nov 2011 15:01:16 +0000Fundraising launched for Powell economic group